Diamond Tools and Wheel Dressers

Diamond tools and wheel dressers are used to condition, true and dress grinding wheels. Dressing is the process of re-sharpening the tiny cutting edges on a grinding wheel’s surface. Diamond tools and wheel dressers fracture the grinding wheel’s abrasive grains in order to produce sharp new edges. This process also cleans out the tiny spaces between the grains, removing metallic dust and other particles that can clog the grinding wheel’s face. Typically, diamond tools and wheel dressers are mounted at a “drag” angle to the grinding wheel so that the cutting point can be turned frequently. This maintains the point’s sharpness and prevents crushing or glazing of the grinding wheel’s face. It also extends the life of the cutting tool. Some diamond tools and wheel dressers are hand-held devices. Others are machine or table-mounted. Important specifications to consider include the outer diameter (OD) of the grinding wheel to be dressed.